How much does it cost to call a 01631 number?

Calls to 01631 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01631 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01631 so a call looks like it’s from Oban and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Oban number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01631 XXXXXX becomes +44 1631 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01631 Area Code – Oban | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01631 area code?

01631 is the UK geographic dialling code for Oban. Any number written as 01631 XXXXXX is tied to the Oban dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01631 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01631
Area: Oban
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01631 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1631 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 397
Blocks in service: 110
Range holders: 86

Where is the 01631 area code?

The 01631 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Oban. Because 01631 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Oban dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01631 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 397 number blocks under 01631, of which 110 are allocated to 86 communications providers.

Oban phone number format

A Oban number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01631 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01631; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01631 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01631 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01631:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	11	`01631 51XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	6	`01631 20XXXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01631 390XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01631 290XXX`
Chess Limited	2	`01631 500XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01631 42XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01631 805XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	2	`01631 53XXXX`

…and 78 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01631 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01631 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Oban’s numbers:

01631 2XXXXX · 26 ranges 01631 3XXXXX · 11 ranges 01631 4XXXXX · 8 ranges 01631 5XXXXX · 21 ranges 01631 6XXXXX · 17 ranges 01631 7XXXXX · 10 ranges 01631 8XXXXX · 17 ranges

Call charges for 01631 numbers

Calls to 01631 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01631 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Oban (01631) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01631 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01629 Matlock Area code guide 01630 Market Drayton Area code guide 01633 Newport Area code guide 01634 Medway Area code guide

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01631 area code – Oban